Author Archives: Hal Swerrisen

Hal Swerrisen

About Hal Swerrisen

Professor Hal Swerissen is a Fellow at the Grattan Institute. He has an extensive and distinguished record of achievement in health policy research and analysis. He has held senior executive positions as Pro Vice Chancellor (Regional) and Executive Dean of Health Sciences at La Trobe University. He has been a senior advisor to Commonwealth and State governments and has conducted a range of policy and research studies and inquiries. He has published more than 100 academic papers and research reports.

The aged care Royal Commission’s Covid-19 report is superficial, misleading and unhelpful

By Hal Swerrisen | On 15 October 2020

The report by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety on the impact of Covid-19 is superficial and adds little to what is already being done to prevent and manage Covid in aged care.  The Commission’s conclusion regarding … Continue reading →

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Aged care should not be ‘pre-palliative care’ as Scott Morrison suggests

By Hal Swerrisen | On 8 September 2020

In Question Time, Prime Minister Scott Morrison made an unfortunate but revealing statement about our attitudes to aged care. He said: “For those of us who have had to make decisions about putting our own family, our own parents, into … Continue reading →

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HAL SWERISSEN. The New Normal: how we’ll live with Covid-19

By Hal Swerrisen | On 13 May 2020

The Covid-19 restrictions are painful, but they have worked. Some restrictions will soon be lifted. But what will the ‘new normal’ look like?

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HAL SWERISSEN. Obesity: individual responsibility isn’t enough

By Hal Swerrisen | On 22 February 2017

When individual choices cost tax payers $5.2 billion in extra health and welfare services for obesity, the market has failed. When the market fails, it is legitimate for government to act.  

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